How to Draw a Stingray - Really Easy Drawing Tutorial

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“Oh, let’s name the species, the species, the species. Let’s name the species that live in the sea. There’s Porifera, Coelenterata, Hydrozoa, Scyphozoa, Anthozoa, Ctenophora, bryozoans three, Gastropoda, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and some fish like you and me!”
– Mr. Ray, Finding Nemo

The stingray is a type of fish found in both the oceans and in fresh water. Stingrays have rounded, flat bodies and long tails. Some have a venomous spine at the base of the tail, and a few river-dwelling species can generate an electric shock. They can easily camouflage themselves by hiding beneath the sand. They can reach up to 6.5 feet in length and weigh up to 790 pounds.

There are about 220 known species of stingrays. Many are endangered due to overfishing. While most live in warm, tropical waters, at least one deep-water species has been discovered.

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In popular culture, stingrays may be depicted in animation. One example is Mr. Ray from Disney’s Finding Nemo(2003). Other objects have been named after the animal, including a classic car and a 1960s television series.

Would you like to draw a friendly stingray? Now you can, with the help of this easy, step-by-step animal drawing tutorial. All you will need is a pencil, pen, or marker and a sheet of paper. This simple tutorial uses curved lines, circles, and lines shaped like letters of the alphabet.

If you liked this tutorial, see also the following drawing guides: Orca, Hammerhead Shark, and Angler Fish.

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Stingray

1. Begin by drawing a curvy, “S” shaped line. This outlines the front of the stingray as well as one of its rays, or fins.

2. Use a series of curved lines to enclose the stingray’s body. Use a long, curved line for its back. Then, use a shorter line to outline its barb, or stinger. Finally, use long lines to form the tail, which ends in a gentle point.

3. Use curved lines to enclose a curved, triangular shape below the ray. This forms the underbelly and the underside of the fin.

4. Use two “U” shaped lines to enclose the stingray’s open mouth. Draw a curved line down the center of the inner “U” to indicate the tongue.

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5. Use a long, curved line to enclose a rounded, roughly triangular shape above the stingray’s back. This forms the remaining ray.

6. Pattern the stingray with spots and speckles. Draw small circles and dots across its lower back and fin. Detail the front of the far fin with curved lines.